Excellent education starts with deep connection

Is it the sensation? Subspace? Submission? Pain? Yes! In this guided conversation we’ll explore as bottoms, why we are drawn to this side of play. As we dive deeper into our “whys” we’ll find ways to better communicate with our tops and doms, in addition to better understanding ourselves. 

A fundamental aspect of anti-oppression is knowing that all forms of oppression are connected. But how does homophobia relate to anti-semitism? In this class we will look at how for both Jews and queer people preforming gender “incorrectly” is a crucial component of casting Jews and queers as “other.” We will also explore how in fighting the concept that there is a correct way to do gender, we can fight multiple systems of oppression at once. 

Kink itself is not inherently based on trauma, but there are many ways in which kink can be used as a conduit for healing. Varieties of kinky technologies and mindsets can be fun in and of themselves but combined with awareness we can make scenes more trauma-informed and help our healing processes along the way. Together, let us think about the ways that trauma survivors are drawn to kink, and in turn how trauma and kink interact with each other.

· Think about the ways that trauma survivors are drawn to kink

· Explore how kink can be a conduit to heal from trauma

· How can we make our spaces more trauma aware so that healing can happen  

All of us desire abundance in our lives, but we’re constantly frustrated, angry, or devastated that for some reason, it remains out of reach for us. In this workshop, we will explore the concepts 1) that we must expand the capacity of our nervous systems to be able to receive all that goodness, and 2) that playing with our edges through kink is an incredibly powerful tool for expanding that capacity. Our ability to stay present and feel safe in our bodies while we experience high sensation and engage with the unknown translates directly to how much abundance (aka the unknown) we can tolerate receiving in other parts of our lives. But if the goal is to push beyond the edges of what we know, how can we be sure to keep ourselves safe?

This workshop provides participants with frameworks, brain hacks, and experiential exercises to understand the critical importance of nervous system capacity, as well as how the window of tolerance works, what it feels like in their bodies, and how to use it during edge play to keep themselves safe. Participants will leave with the tools they need to go forth and use kink consciously to expand their capacity to receive all the goodness and abundance they so desire and deserve. 

Lauren: Lauren is a life coach, pro Domme, and educator who uses BDSM play, shadow integration, and parts work to take clients on a journey deep into the heart of themselves. She helps clients get in touch with and get after their desires, heal their core wounding, meet and integrate their self-sabotaging parts, and expand the capacity of their nervous systems to tolerate receiving the life of their dreams. 

This training will cover the core competencies regarding the current experiences, needs, and identities of LGBTQ+ people and communities. Our trainings offer a non-judgmental space in which participants can ask honest questions and unlearn some of the societal myths we are taught about LGBTQ+ people. Our trainings strive to reduce LGBTQ+ bias in our attendees. We cover essential LGBTQ+ topics, such as Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Sexual Orientation, and Assigned Sex at Birth in addition to fundamental concepts such as Intersectionality and Cultural Humility. We will also spend dedicated time talking about trans people and the importance of correct pronouns usage. 

With more time we can add the following modules: 

· Best Practices for Supporting LGBTQ+ People

· How Oppression Functions

· LGBTQ+ Speaker Panel

· Non-Binary Identities

Is Judaism a religion? A culture? An ethnicity? Yes! This class is designed for people who don’t know much about Judaism and would like to know more. Maybe you’re curious about why Jews seems to have a million holidays in the fall or why certain industries are considered “Jewish.” We will go over some of the basic tenets of Jewish theology, important aspects of Jewish culture, and recognize the wide diversity of people who are members of the tribe.